College of Vocation and Ministry Dean Search Commences

The College of Vocation and Ministry will transition to new leadership after having been blessed for the past six years under the direction of Dr. Steve Arnold, who will assume his former role as a professor and mentor for Director of Christian Education students. The role of a college dean at Concordia is significant. The dean provides leadership and direction for how the college faculty will engage the strategic priorities of the University. The dean is an advocate for faculty members and interpreter of University policy to the members of the college. The University will conduct an internal search only for a new dean for CVM. A job description and instructions for application is available on the Academic Affairs website.  Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of application to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 14, 2008.  A team will be appointed to review letters of application and evaluate the strengths of the various candidates. Input will be sought from CVM department members and members of the Deans’ Council as the search progresses. The goal is to identify a new dean no later than May 1, 2008, to ensure an orderly transition.